Magnetic device having integrated current sensing element and methods of assembling same

摘要

A magnetic device is provided. The magnetic device includes a magnetic core and a conductive winding inductively coupled to the magnetic core. The conductive winding includes a first terminal segment, a second terminal segment, and an inductive segment electrically coupled in series therebetween. The first terminal segment includes a current sensing element.

主权项

1. A magnetic device comprising:
a magnetic core; and a conductive winding inductively coupled to said magnetic core, said conductive winding comprising a first terminal segment, a second terminal segment, and an inductive segment electrically coupled in series therebetween, said first terminal segment comprising a first sensing terminal, a second sensing terminal spaced from said first sensing terminal, an input/output terminal spaced from said first and second sensing terminals, and a current sensing element electrically coupled between said first and second sensing terminals, wherein said conductive winding defines a first notch disposed between said first and second sensing terminals, and a second notch disposed between said input/output terminal and at least one of said first and second sensing terminals.